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•v r vr-.'- " :■ ■ •"■ : •;-- •-■ ; §g|gg 't'; Air. ?; ,>.,;» i-'-r-.**.^ --■;. -.•.•^-•'. v -^;-:ïv .: ; i-.-;,-,' ?• ;• •••';-i-..^p •->'7,. : ir7" , : ;": y^'V!:. -r~> ; u -/--J' • •.;/:.• - - : v ,--. r--.- : - --. : -V.: - ; *■-.■ aaxwssWWm ■>'•■?•-•••• as !» The Joy of Giving O NCE again with pleasure and expectancy we hail the Xmas time, when we shall participate in the joy of giving giving and receiving the tokens and remembrances of love and friendship. But the pleasure of giving is o en marred by the task of choosing the right thing. Our mission is 1 lighten the labor by giving a few helpful suggestions and at ^ÿices to suit the time. T.R. BOWMANVILLE STATION. M/vTirn nrv going east. 8.52 a. m. Express Express Passenger Local Passenger Mall Daily 10.18 „ 8.86 p.m. 6.49 it 7.18 , 9.68 , going west 4.22 a. :Express Local Local Passenger ;Paeaenger 7.02 9.45 . 1.38 p. 7.19 , Antique Brass Ware Bronze Statuary Sugar and Cream Sets Cups and Saucers Jewel Cases Brass Candlesticks Card Receivers 5 O'Clock Tea Sets Umbrella Stands Latest Fiction Brass Jardinieres Photo Frames Bon Bon Dishes Holly Gift Boxes Manicure Sets Toilet Sets Work Boxes Albums Vases Toy Books Scouts Card Cases Bridge Sets Papeteries Ink Stands Games Boys' Own Hand Bags Bibles Pottery Music Rolls Baskets Girls' Own Sewing Sets Hymn Books Fern Pots Pictures Chums See our window display with prices Fair Day. r rrt 4 ^ "BIG 20" W . 1 , A llCU The Leading Bookstore 0=* W Your Cooking and - -- NOW 0 ■ D ■ n You will be delighted with our store, the goocls and the service. Here are a few suggestions : Choice California Navel Oranges 25c to 60c per doz Fine Juicy Cuban Grape Fruit, extra large, 4 for 2ocand 3 for 25c. Cluster Raisins, specially for Xmas 25 ° per lb. Uur stock of Filberts, Almonds and Walnuts has jus arrived. Try our Special Blend of Tea at 4 lb. for $1.00. Mother big shipment of Shirriffs Jelly received. . l "s c " s'Sa.:* HARRY ALLIN 0 ""Si'„S'.Æ r cl " 6 Central for Independent Phone. Bell Phone 186 ■ D Make Your Xmas Gift a Piece of Furniture w: & 1 À i HEN you are t ^ r g g e^oX e ent of useMa-T omental furniture^ 6 ^ ^^ ^ The Question of a Suitable Gift. ^ Bissell Carpet Sweepers......... 1 00 up. Jardiniere Stands, oak or mahogany from 1.W P Children's Chairs or Rockers from Children's Toy Sets from Rabtan Rockers ....•»••» from Oak and Mahogany Rockers•••"••••**'m" blea Music Cabinets and Parlor Tabl ^ ^ ^ Framed Pictures, a nice line 1 MORRIS & SON 'phones 10 & 34 - Bowmanvllle and Orono .35 up. 1.00 up. 2.50 up. 2.00 up. M oney FOUND- In BowmamrUle. owner may have same by applying at Statesman Offiice and paying for adyt. zyHAIN LOST--Gold ne °* ^tainBowroaSrillS C OB SALE OBBENT-WtiO acr. ranch near h Winnipeg. 3*". °f ioMUS"Port Arthur, A particulars to B. A. BURRisa, srv * Ont. u „Un smne young pigs. CHANDLER also^Some Newcastle. Farm, 49 2 C OE SALE-White and jarred Bocks-^Ms, r cockrels and year olds. H, 82.00 each. * American and. Gunadi&n stock, f " Bc^n. ville. - ^tOTICE--thereby rive notice that I willnot N ~ shaw.. December 8th, 1913. ' 0«ee , DM m o SALE.--240 acres, north half of C^oUsT 3?, 3! in the 3rd Con, of Haldimand tiniwr, acre f ... stable underneath. acres of fall cro J , , 1 °l- yu w m ««11 on easy terms S»»rr^ OC Z'B' V ku:, 8 ,ANK. i B.M.D. 2, Baltimore, Ont. BOWMANVILLE, DEC. 13, 19 Uh See Haddy's Jewelery Store first. Bowmanville contributed $10471 to the Lakes Disaster Fund. Mrs. T. Wesley Cawker will not receive till after the New Year. Miss Florence Cobbledick spent Sunday , with Miss Bessie Walsh. Mr. Jos. Porter, Yelverton, recently visited Mr. J. T. Hooper. Miss Muriel Snetsinger, Thornbury, has been visiting Miss Mildred Cook. Miss Gertrude Stevens, Peterboro, spent Sunday with Miss Frances E. Conley. Miss Effie M. Brooks, Solina, spent Sunday with the Misses Brimacombe, Elgin-st. Something especially good in the way of entertainment at Opera House Friday Dec IQ. Miss Carrie Dunnett, Toronto, was recent recent guest of her cousin, Miss Mabel Dickinson. C. F. Stewart, a prominent citizen ol Whitby died verv suddenly this week aged about 75.' Mr. Philp Puley is visiting h-s brother, Mr. John Puley and other relatives at Fcnelon Falls. & Rev. T. 1. Mansell, PetSboro, was guest of Mr. and Mrs. M. A. James at Lome Villa while in town. Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Stinson, Janetville, have been visiting her sister, Mrs. ». > • Dowson, Providence. A Chinese restaurant in Ostowa had a midnight uproar and the floor looked like a minature battle field. Mr. Addison " Fairchild, Mt. Pleasant Road, Brantford, was guest of his brother- in-law, Mr. J. N. Lawrie last week. Lieut.-Col. H. A. Ward ex-M.P., Port Hope, is to be appointed successor of Judge Benson as County Court Judge, it is s <iid# Miss Hazel Bletcher, B.A., daughter of Mr. W. S. Bletcher, of H. M. Customs^ Port Hope, visited Mrs. E. C. Southey re- Ce Lindsav hospital has raised its rates to $i a day for public wards Sl.jo a day for semi-private wards, and $3 a day for pri vate wards. . . Mr. Broadus Farmer, a talented violinist violinist and Miss Etta Pugsïev, eiocutiomst Toronto, will assist on the High School program, Friday IQ. Mr. Arthur J. Saunders, Toronto, spent Sunday at Mr. Thos. Wood ey s and at- tended the funeral of the late Mrs. Harry Balson at Courtice Monday. Hospital Women's Auxiliary wül meet in Council Room on Friday Dec. 12 at 3 p m. Members will please note change of day and endeavor to be present. Manager Taylor flooded tj^ ^k for the first time Monday night. His ant, Jack Frost, went on strike next morning morning and now there's nothing doing. A useful gift is often more appreciated than one which is ornamental merely. Call early and select your Christmas presents presents at Couch, Johnston & Cryderman s. T T Allen, tailor, wishes to inform his paLns^aTihey may leave their clothes for cleaning,- pressing or re P a mng at Anderson Clothing Co's store where they will receive prompt attention. Dr. G. S. H. Wilson, Guelph, son of the late Rev. A. C. Wilson, formerly of Tyrone was married on Wednesday ~ec- 3 to Miss Marie Annie, daughter of K. A. Â. and Mrs. Dunbar of Guelph. Peterboro City Council Presented Mr. S. R. Armstrong, City Clerk for the past twenty years, with a handsome travelli g I bag accompanied by an address with the best wishes of the council of IQI3- Mr. J. J. Tilly who visited over Sunday with Dr. and Mrs. Amos of town left Monday Monday for the Southern Stateswhere he will spend the winter .--Exeter rimes. Mrs. Ada Ferguson is sailing^for England England on Dec. I2th on the White Star- Dominion Line "Teutonic" for* holiday cu e exoects to return about the end oi February when she will resume her duties as maternity nurse. Mr. and Mrs. John Pascoe, Solina, announce announce the engagement oftheir daughter, Ruby Sophia, to Mr. T. W. Yellowlees, second son of Mr. and Mrs. Donald Yel- lowlees, Solina. The marriage will take place during Christmas week. Our thorough knowledge of mens clothing and our unexcelled buying facilities enables us to give our customers the very best goods at the «lowest possible price. Couch, Johnston, & Cryderman. v Toronto Construction Co. with teams have been busy this week J*® nroaches to Elgin-st and Prospect st bridges as well as levelling and clearing the 8 trees and bushes around the new C.P.R. station. _ . Mr John F. Attfield who has been living living with Darlington farmers for some vears leaves Friday for Portland to sail hv White Star "Teutonic" for England to spend Christmas with relatives. Booked by M. A. James. _ , , . Plans are out for alterations of the interior interior of the local branch of St ^£res Rank The most modern office fixtures wtll be installed throughout wlncfi will add much ta the service rendered fly the bank and convenience for its patrons. Port Hope Times complains of high rents demanded for business stands. One aruither^riual at $4C«o is rented m Th= re ^= S 'o£ W. W. Cliff, of Carle,on Placé! former editor and proprietor ofthe rarieton Place Central Canadian, died C JÀVniv Dec I in the Memorial Hos- Almonte, where she had been under- EoTng"e e n, The remains were m- tprred at Emesttown. Mr and Mrs. F. A. Haddy celebrated Üic 30th anniversary of their mamage on -- .A r»pr c when the members of their MrChas. Haddy, Toronto, andMr.L.K. T?arr Aurora, were among the guests Sho participated in this pearl anniversary. Cutters and Sleighs at Mason s. Christmas trade is now booming. When you want a fur coat or ruff go to ! | Mayer's. See the new Cutters and sleighs at | Mason's. ] Attend the High School commencement Friday, Dec. IQ. - . . . Better order that Christmas turkey from T. H. Knight to-day. The best Kitchen Cabine t for the money at F. O. Mason's, Bowmanville. See the famous jaeger sweater coats at Mayer's--no better on the market. Oshâwa Y. M. C. A., are launching campaign to secure 150 new members. Bring your good poultry to T. H. Knight's and obtain highest cash prices. Boxes of note paper and envelopes, a special line, at Trebilcock s bookstore. A nice line of gents' furnishings suitable for Xmas gifts just received at Ma y er s - A great tract is in store for all who attend the High School concert Friday Peloubet's Notes on S. S. lessons for ,914, ti. postage 15c, at P. C. Trebilcock s bookstore. • - .,. T H. Knight will buy your poultry if it is well fed. Get his prices on turkeys, geese and chicken. . Maver's windows are full of useful Christmas gifts. Don't pass by without first having a look. T H Knight cannot secure too much poultry between now and Xmas to supply his many customers. c pe m A. James, Steamship Agency, Bowm^ovuie, about your tickets and booking to Great Britain. Our ambulance is fitted with Marshall mattress and .all modern conveniences. L. Morris & Son. Phone 10. St Anne woman was fined $100 and costs because two men drank liquor m her house in a local option district. Books for Sunday School and Public School libraries, maps and supplies at lowest rates at TrebHcock's bookstore. If it is something in furs--good furs you are looking for, you'll find what you want at Mayer's. Don't cart your poultry all about town bullS dUecVto T.H. Knight and he w,ll pay you the highest cash prices. Couch, Johnston & Cryderman call special special attention to their big, stock and big value in fine Furs of all kinds see them. See big stock of Furs at Mayer's--fur arid fur-lined coats, ruffs, muffs, sable, black fox, Persian lamb, mink marmot Don't miss hearing the High School concert Friday Dec. 19. - If you have any poultry to sell must be the best-let T. H. Knight know about it; he will buy all you have and pay highest highest prices. Boy wanted at James Publishing House We have an opening for a good bright boy who has a fairly good education. Apply Apply in person. We believe we are showing the finest and most up-to-date stock ^ Ladies coats shown by any house outside the cities. Couch, Johnston & Cryderman. 1500 birds--turkeys, geesqand chicken --is the quantity of poultry T^H. Kmg wants for his Xmas trade. . How many birds can you supply him with t Mr. T. H. Everson, daughter I va and son Ewart, Mrs. Sara J. Harris and Mr. S. J. Courtice, B. A., Oshawa, motored here one evening last week and visited Mr. James Courtice - who was in poor health. Couch, Johnston & Cryderman call particular attention to their very stock of velvets in plain, shot, corded an brocades also the wide silk ve vets for dresses and mantle plush for coats. The finest stock of these goods ever shown in town. BANKOF MONTREAL ESTABLISHED lSi7 Incorporated by c4ct- of 'Parliament Capital -- $16,000,000 Rest -- -- $16,000,000 Undiv. Profits $802,814.94 Savings Danh Department Head Office, Montreal. J. A. McClellan, Manager* Bowmanville Branch. 81 Xmas Sweets and Cakes We have made extra preparation preparation for our Christmas trade so that our customers are sure of a large variety, hest . quality a^l prices reasonable. Try our Moir's Chocolates Home-made Taffy Christmas Cake Fancy Cooking Let us be your cooks while you are busy shopping and getting ready for Xmas. A --, choice stock of cakes, pastry and bread always ready. J. A. Milne, Phone 97 - Bowmanville FOR CHRISTMAS Every day brings Christmas neiger and every day finds us better prepared to supply the needs of our customers. We are receiving daily large shipments of Christmas Goods such as Grape Fruit, Navel Oranges, Malaga Grapes, Figs, Dates, Nuts of all kinds, Candy, Table Raisins, etc., in addition to dur large stock already already on hand. Don't forget that we handle the best brands of Cured Meats, Lard, Oysters. Bring us your Poultry and make this y pur headquarters on Fair Day. Snowden & Paint on The Elite Grocery - Bowmanville, Ont. CHOICE MEAT for the FESTIVE SEASON in " to our customers. They include : 17 choice herfer and steers from Frank Symons, J. H. Werry 3, Charles Alim 3, , Wesley Allin 3, Samuel Allin & Son 3, Thomas Moffat 2, Geo Mitchell 4, and Wm. Bennett 2. We are also well supplied with choice ewe lambs, veal calves and pigs. A TON OF THE BEST POULTRY WANTED We are now prepared to buy at least a ton of the best it t he the best because we guarantee it to our customers as sue turkeys, geese, ducks and chicken. Bring good quality and B e • the highest price in cash. We are now booking poultry orders for Christmas delivery. Better order now--our phone No. is 64. C. M CAWKER & SON „v F!«e Meats - Bowmanville -v- 4 \ ? Notices of Births 25 cents; cents; Deaths,50 cents, ea ^ t i i ^?®I t 1 ?hto When fnneral cards are printed at this office, insertion free. BIRTHS Courtice--In Darlington, Dec. 8th, to Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Courtice. a son. ADDINALL--In Huntsville, Dec. 4th,, to Mr. and Mrs. Wilfrid Addinall, twins--boy and girl. DEATHS Sweetman--In Scngog, Nov. 30, Jas, W. Sweet- man, aged 51 years. Stew art--In Whitby, Dec. 6, Charles Forbes Stewart, in his 69th year. ROSEVBAR^-Snddenly in Cobourg, Dec. 9th, William Rosevear. aged 60 years. Tyerman--In Seaforth, Nov. 28, Andrew Tyer- man, formerly of Leskard, aged 91 years. Balson--In Bowmanville, Dec. 5, Mary, belov ^ ed wife of Harry Balson, Courtice, aged 63 years. fiT fmens--On Dec. 9th, Emma Celia Van Camp, wife of Dr- G. H. Clemens, 1392 King-st West, Toronto. .Interred at Port Perry. Morsehead--At 14 Grenville-st, Toronto, Dec. 9th, Maria, widow of late Nicholas Morsehead, aged 82 years. Interred at Bowmanville on arrival arrival of 3.36 p.m. train Thursday. IN MEMORIAM. In loving memory of our dear mother, Mary Ann Dnstan, who fell asleep Dec. 13,1912. Though earthly ties^are broken In life we'll meet no more Our hearts are with you mother On yonder distant shore. The God who gave has taken And Heaven onr treasure won Although onr herrts are broken Thy wifi, O God, be done. & cp ea ce on Farth. Good Will toward men Children. We wish you joy, we wish you wealth We wish you peace, contentment, heaitn. We wish that God thy path may bless, With pure and constant happiness. Selfish .we also perhaps may be ■. In asking you to call and see The beautiful things we now display To gladden all hearts on Christmas day. "Lest We Forget" E. R. BOUNSALL, Designer and Dealer in Monuments, Tablets, Markers, etc,, in Granite and Marble. Bowmanville, Ontario. Children Cry FOR FLETCHER'S 'CASTOR I A FUNERAL DIRECTORS L. Morris & Son - Most Complete Sunday and night caUo promptly attended to. Bowmanville Phones 10-34 Branches: OBONO HAMPTON H OVSB WANTED^To to. O'.e»tr! VSSÏÏU». Add«.. box BH, Bowmanville. ■ ■ - ' aum Frm SALE--100 acres, lot 22, con. 7, xi xsr.^ssx sold on reasonable terms. PP r '49 2*sn Hampton. -- property wanted. Five ^"' , %ve eP ps.r?k«la, C , a<dprice. Mbs Fishsb. Lnmsden Building, Toronto. tttE HAVE never shown a more val 'l e A^m^nroalToThe^ye. the heart âïwm'Serm «0 every variety e, poeket^. Things that will make yôù glad to give and happy thé one who receives . Following are a few of the many things ^ y J e ^itewear, Comets Scarfs! Quilts, Comforters, Blanketsk Bweato ^f^Ç'Blouses in Silk, Voile, Hoods, Mufflers, Hosiery in ^lk, Carii . and Linen Sets, Handker- Silk Crepe and Muslin; Table viotns, rx» F chiefs of all kinds. For the Men Men's Shirts, Underwear, Sweater Costa NightGowns. Ties, Cloves, Searfa 5. W. MASON & SON, Next Door to Standard Bank - Bowmanville